Flying somewhere over the July 4th holiday? Lucky you! Airports are apt to be busy, but there are some fun amenities and events that may make your trip a bit more fun.

Christmas in July at San Jose Mineta Int’l Airport

We did a double-take, too. But the big baby chick in a sleigh in the baggage claim at San Jose International Airport (SJC) will be there through July 31.

If you've ever yearned for a big baby chick to dash through baggage claim in a sleigh on the 4th of July … Then your dream came true 🛷🐤

July 4th travel is here! Reminders:

–@TSA recommends arriving 3 hours early for international flights, 2 hours early for domestic ✈️
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— San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) (@FlySJC) July 2, 2025

Austin-Bergstrom Int’l Airport has a public patio. With a name.

For two years, it was a private lounge. But in April, the outdoor patio near Gate 2 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) reopened to all passengers, offering a great view of airplanes taking off and landing on two runways.

The patio is open daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and provides travelers with lounge chairs, picnic tables, fresh air and shade. And, now,the AUS Public Patio also has a name: AUS Sunrise Porch.

☀️ Big news, AUS travelers! The Public Patio finally has a name, say howdy to the AUS Sunrise Porch, where you can catch some sun & relax before takeoff. ✈️

Open 8 AM to 8 PM daily.
📍 Upstairs by Gate 1, or use our digital map to find your way 📲 https://t.co/z8ekyCbPKL pic.twitter.com/AjOywuY7Fm

— Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (@AustinAirport) July 1, 2025

4th of July fun at FLL Airport. On July 3.

Stars, stripes, and sky-high fun! We’re kicking off the 4th of July celebration early with some inflatable decorations throughout #FLL. We’ll also have arts and crafts and giveaways in Terminal 4, post-security, near Gate G7, tomorrow, July 3, from 9AM to noon. Hope to see you… pic.twitter.com/cwYY39lxvR

— Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l Airport (FLL) (@FLLFlyer) July 2, 2025

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